6th Jan 2023
Blue-chip investing refers to buying shares in mammoth, established organisations with proven business models. Blue-chip investments are generally considered low risk, and have a reputation for delivering reliable returns. This is probably one of the reasons why legendary investor Warren Buffet enjoys stocking up on blue-chips. However, buying shares in large companies isn’t for everyone….
16th Dec 2022
When your investments look like they’re heading for bear market territory it might be tempting to offload assets before things worsen. But should you really sell stocks during a bear market? Or is it best to consider sliding stocks as an ideal buying opportunity? Keep on reading for all the details or click on a…
13th Dec 2022
Which are the cheapest supermarkets to buy from this year? Many Brits – over a quarter, to be precise – are concerned about sliding into debt over Christmas, money.co.uk’s credit card statistics have revealed. Despite this, people are still faced with the traditional festive shop to stock up their shelves and provide for their families,…
22nd Nov 2022
Most of the UK is planning for a lean festive period this Christmas, and perhaps wisely, supermarkets are joining in with Christmas meal deals and festive spreads, seeking to help people as food prices continue to rise. So, what discounts are available this Christmas? Asda Waitrose Aldi Sainsburys Tesco Morrisons Thinking outside the box …
19th Oct 2022
Since MySupermarket closed down, there’s been a gap in the market for a really good supermarket comparison site or app. Luckily, there are now a few to choose from. Some are more user friendly than others but they can all help you save money on your shopping. We round them up here for you: Trolley…
24th Aug 2022
Social Supermarkets are a concept that is gaining popularity across the UK. The unfortunate need for cheaper, more affordable food has meant food banks have seen the number of people using them soar across the UK. Increases in energy bills and fuel costs were stressful enough, but now food prices have risen to a 40-year…
8th Aug 2022
There is a financial market out there called the bond market which is worth over £100 trillion (yes, you read that right…well over £100 trillion). Most of the time it barely gets a mention in the newspapers or on the television news. Yet what happens within this global market has a crucial bearing on your…
9th Jul 2022
Here’s all you need to know about penny stocks and shares. We’ll explain if these investments are actually cheap, popular options, and how to invest.
30th Jun 2022
Here are all the basics you need to know about bond markets, what they are and how to invest.
17th Dec 2021
Our founder and CEO Jasmine Birtles recently hosted a free webinar all about how DIY investors can pick stocks and shares like a pro. She was joined by Eyal Perry, founder of Aurora, the kind sponsors of this webinar, together with Justin Urquhardt-Stewart, who set up 7 Investments and Barclays Stockbrokers, and Bill Kay, former business…
8th Nov 2021
In this webinar, our founder and personal finance expert Jasmine Birtles is joined by The Times columnist Bill Kay, David Henry from Quilter Cheviot and Paul Clifford from Sanlam. They talk all about how to pick stocks and shares and how to kickstart your career in investing. Investing in individual companies and funds is a…
26th Oct 2021
As governments around the West print money like there’s no tomorrow, a few people are asking: is the bond market about to crash? Tim Price of wealth managers Price Value Partners thinks it could blow at any moment. Here’s his reasoning. What is worrying about the bond market? What is a bond? The problem with…
